IDF: Findings and Conclusions of the Inquiry into the Conduct of an IDF Soldier Who Damaged a Christian Symbol in Southern Lebanon
The findings of the inquiry and the command recommendations following the incident in which an IDF soldier was documented damaging a Christian symbol in southern Lebanon were presented last night (Monday) to the Commander of the 162nd Division, BG Sagiv Dahan.
The inquiry found that during IDF activity in the area of the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the soldier damaged a Christian religious symbol while another soldier took the photograph of the act that was distributed. Six additional soldiers were present at the scene and did not act to stop the incident or report it.
The inquiry determined that the soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values.
The IDF expresses deep regret over the incident and emphasizes that its operations in Lebanon are directed solely against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and other terrorist groups, and not against Lebanese civilians.
From the moment the report of the incident was received, the IDF has been working to assist the local community in replacing the statue.
The division commander accepted the findings of the inquiry and the commanders’ recommendations.
Accordingly, it was decided that the soldier who damaged the Christian symbol and the soldier who photographed the act will be removed from combat duty and will receive 30 days of military detention. The remaining troops who stood by have been summoned for clarification discussions that will be held later on, after which further command-level measures will be determined.
Procedures regarding conduct with religious institutions and symbols were reinforced to the troops prior to their entry into the relevant areas, and will be reinforced again for all troops in the area following the incident.
The findings of the inquiry were presented to the Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The Chief of the General Staff condemned the incident and stated that it constitutes unacceptable conduct and a moral failure, far exceeding any acceptable standard and contradicting IDF values and the expected conduct of its troops.
The findings of the inquiry and the command recommendations following the incident in which an IDF soldier was documented damaging a Christian symbol in southern Lebanon were presented last night (Monday) to the Commander of the 162nd Division, BG Sagiv Dahan.
The inquiry found that during IDF activity in the area of the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, the soldier damaged a Christian religious symbol while another soldier took the photograph of the act that was distributed. Six additional soldiers were present at the scene and did not act to stop the incident or report it.
The inquiry determined that the soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values.
The IDF expresses deep regret over the incident and emphasizes that its operations in Lebanon are directed solely against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and other terrorist groups, and not against Lebanese civilians.
From the moment the report of the incident was received, the IDF has been working to assist the local community in replacing the statue.
The division commander accepted the findings of the inquiry and the commanders’ recommendations.
Accordingly, it was decided that the soldier who damaged the Christian symbol and the soldier who photographed the act will be removed from combat duty and will receive 30 days of military detention. The remaining troops who stood by have been summoned for clarification discussions that will be held later on, after which further command-level measures will be determined.
Procedures regarding conduct with religious institutions and symbols were reinforced to the troops prior to their entry into the relevant areas, and will be reinforced again for all troops in the area following the incident.
The findings of the inquiry were presented to the Chief of the General Staff and the Commander of the Northern Command.
The Chief of the General Staff condemned the incident and stated that it constitutes unacceptable conduct and a moral failure, far exceeding any acceptable standard and contradicting IDF values and the expected conduct of its troops.
IDF: Earlier today (Tuesday), in the area of al-Qusayr, IDF soldiers identified terrorists who had violated the ceasefire understandings and crossed the Forward Defense Line. The terrorists approached the soldiers in a manner that posed an immediate threat.
In two additional incidents yesterday (Monday) in the same area, the soldiers identified armed terrorists who crossed the Forward Defense Line and approached them, posing an immediate threat.
In all these incidents, the Israeli Air Force struck the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
The IDF will continue to act to protect Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
In two additional incidents yesterday (Monday) in the same area, the soldiers identified armed terrorists who crossed the Forward Defense Line and approached them, posing an immediate threat.
In all these incidents, the Israeli Air Force struck the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
The IDF will continue to act to protect Israeli civilians and its soldiers.
IDF: Initial report - Sirens sound in the areas of Kfar Yovel and Maayan Baruch. The details are under review.
IDF: Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in the areas of Kfar Yovel and Maayan Baruch, it was determined to be a false identification.
IDF: A short while ago, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched several rockets toward IDF soldiers operating south of the Forward Defense Line, in the area of Rab Thalathin in southern Lebanon.
In response, the IDF struck the launcher from which the rockets were launched.
Contrary to the report of the false identification, and according to an additional inquiry, the sirens in the areas of Kfar Yuval and Ma'ayan Baruch were most likely sounded following the interception of a UAV launched from Lebanon prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
The launches constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
In response, the IDF struck the launcher from which the rockets were launched.
Contrary to the report of the false identification, and according to an additional inquiry, the sirens in the areas of Kfar Yuval and Ma'ayan Baruch were most likely sounded following the interception of a UAV launched from Lebanon prior to crossing into Israeli territory.
The launches constitute a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
IDF: Overnight (Tuesday), the IDF identified several armed terrorists of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization operating in the southern Gaza Strip, in a manner that posed a threat to IDF troops deployed in the area.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the terrorists were struck and eliminated from the air.
Prior to the strike, multiple measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the terrorists were struck and eliminated from the air.
Prior to the strike, multiple measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: Yesterday (Tuesday), IDF soldiers identified in the area of the Saluki in southern Lebanon, two terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings, crossed the Forward Defense Line and approached the soldiers, posing an immediate threat.
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
In addition, IDF soldiers continue to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure to remove threats and locate weapons.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached are photos of IDF soldiers' activity in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC22042026928734543
Attached are photos of the weapons located in southern Lebanon by IDF soldiers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220420269287342354
Following the identification, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists in order to remove the threat.
In addition, IDF soldiers continue to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure to remove threats and locate weapons.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached are photos of IDF soldiers' activity in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC22042026928734543
Attached are photos of the weapons located in southern Lebanon by IDF soldiers: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220420269287342354
IDF: IDF soldiers located weapons in several areas south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon
During an activity to dismantle terror infrastructure in the area of Al-Khiyam, IDF soldiers searched a structure used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization and located weapons, surveillance equipment, an RPG launcher, ammunition, and a Hezbollah flag.
In the area of Beit Lif, IDF soldiers searched structures that were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization and located within an RPG launcher, sniper weapons, and additional military equipment.
During an activity by IDF soldiers in the area of Adshit al-Qusayr, drones and warheads, military equipment, ammunition crates, magazines, and Kalashnikov rifles were located.
In an additional activity by the soldiers in the area of A-Taybeh, RPGs, an explosives activation kit, grenades, and ammunition were located.
The weapons located were intended for terror activity of Hezbollah terrorists against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached are photos of the weapons located by IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2204202623049833
During an activity to dismantle terror infrastructure in the area of Al-Khiyam, IDF soldiers searched a structure used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization and located weapons, surveillance equipment, an RPG launcher, ammunition, and a Hezbollah flag.
In the area of Beit Lif, IDF soldiers searched structures that were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization and located within an RPG launcher, sniper weapons, and additional military equipment.
During an activity by IDF soldiers in the area of Adshit al-Qusayr, drones and warheads, military equipment, ammunition crates, magazines, and Kalashnikov rifles were located.
In an additional activity by the soldiers in the area of A-Taybeh, RPGs, an explosives activation kit, grenades, and ammunition were located.
The weapons located were intended for terror activity of Hezbollah terrorists against IDF soldiers and the State of Israel.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
Attached are photos of the weapons located by IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2204202623049833
Joint IDF and ISA announcement:
The IDF eliminated a terrorist who posed a threat and infiltrated Nir Oz during the October 7th Massacre
Yesterday (Tuesday), IDF troops eliminated a terrorist who operated adjacent to the Yellow Line and approached the area where IDF troops are operating in the southern Gaza Strip, in a manner that posed an imminent threat.
Following intelligence analysis, the IDF and ISA confirm that in the strike, the terrorist Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th Massacre, was eliminated.
Recently, the terrorist systematically led additional terrorists to the Yellow Line area in order to execute attacks against IDF troops. Additionally, throughout the war, he led additional terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2104202623049999
The IDF eliminated a terrorist who posed a threat and infiltrated Nir Oz during the October 7th Massacre
Yesterday (Tuesday), IDF troops eliminated a terrorist who operated adjacent to the Yellow Line and approached the area where IDF troops are operating in the southern Gaza Strip, in a manner that posed an imminent threat.
Following intelligence analysis, the IDF and ISA confirm that in the strike, the terrorist Khamis Muhammad Khamis Qassas, who infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the brutal October 7th Massacre, was eliminated.
Recently, the terrorist systematically led additional terrorists to the Yellow Line area in order to execute attacks against IDF troops. Additionally, throughout the war, he led additional terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Attached is a related graphic: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC2104202623049999
IDF: A short while ago, the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched a hostile aircraft toward IDF soldiers operating south of the Forward Defense Line, in the area of southern Lebanon.
The aircraft was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force and did not cross into Israeli territory. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
This incident constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
The aircraft was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force and did not cross into Israeli territory. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
This incident constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat to Israeli civilians and its troops.
IDF: A short while ago, approximately 40 Israeli civilians gathered near the Israel-Syria border. After a few minutes, the civilians crossed the border and continued several hundred meters into Syria.
IDF soldiers operating at the location returned the civilians to Israeli territory and apprehended them at the scene.
The apprehended civilians have been transferred to the Israel Police.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident and emphasizes its severity, which constitutes a criminal offense that endangers civilians and IDF troops.
IDF soldiers operating at the location returned the civilians to Israeli territory and apprehended them at the scene.
The apprehended civilians have been transferred to the Israel Police.
The IDF strongly condemns this incident and emphasizes its severity, which constitutes a criminal offense that endangers civilians and IDF troops.
IDF: Prior to the ceasefire taking effect, IDF soldiers, with the support of the Israeli Air Force, conducted operations against Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in the area of Dibbin in Southern Lebanon
Before the ceasefire agreement came into effect, IDF troops, under the command of the 91st Division and in coordination with the Israeli Air Force, completed an operation in the area of Dibbin, approximately 12 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
During the operation, troops engaged a Hezbollah compound in the area, wherein terrorist activity had been identified and intelligence indicated attempts to carry out attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
Within a matter of hours, more than 70 targets were struck and over 20 terrorists were eliminated in close-quarters combat and from the air.
The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats, safeguard the security of the civilians of the State of Israel, and strengthen the line of defense in southern Lebanon.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the activity of IDF troops in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4vB9Bk1
Footage of a combat helicopter strike in support of IDF ground troops: https://bit.ly/4vGpwgS
Footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists: https://bit.ly/4vMYYL1
Photos from the activity of troops from the 769th Brigade in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC160420261
Before the ceasefire agreement came into effect, IDF troops, under the command of the 91st Division and in coordination with the Israeli Air Force, completed an operation in the area of Dibbin, approximately 12 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
During the operation, troops engaged a Hezbollah compound in the area, wherein terrorist activity had been identified and intelligence indicated attempts to carry out attacks against IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
Within a matter of hours, more than 70 targets were struck and over 20 terrorists were eliminated in close-quarters combat and from the air.
The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats, safeguard the security of the civilians of the State of Israel, and strengthen the line of defense in southern Lebanon.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the activity of IDF troops in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon: https://bit.ly/4vB9Bk1
Footage of a combat helicopter strike in support of IDF ground troops: https://bit.ly/4vGpwgS
Footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists: https://bit.ly/4vMYYL1
Photos from the activity of troops from the 769th Brigade in the area of Dibbin in southern Lebanon: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC160420261
IDF: Earlier today (Wednesday), IDF troops identified two vehicles in southern Lebanon that had departed from a military structure used by Hezbollah. The terrorists in the vehicles crossed the Forward Defense Line and approached the troops in a manner that posed an immediate threat to their safety.
After identifying the individuals as violating the ceasefire understandings and posing an imminent threat, the Israeli Air Force struck one of the vehicles. Subsequently, the structure from which the individuals had fled was also struck.
Reports were received that two journalists were injured as a result of the strikes. The IDF is not preventing rescue teams from reaching the area. The details of the incident are under review.
It should be noted that the map of the Forward Defense Line has been published and the area has been evacuated.
The IDF does not target journalists and acts to mitigate harm to them while maintaining the safety and security of its troops.
After identifying the individuals as violating the ceasefire understandings and posing an imminent threat, the Israeli Air Force struck one of the vehicles. Subsequently, the structure from which the individuals had fled was also struck.
Reports were received that two journalists were injured as a result of the strikes. The IDF is not preventing rescue teams from reaching the area. The details of the incident are under review.
It should be noted that the map of the Forward Defense Line has been published and the area has been evacuated.
The IDF does not target journalists and acts to mitigate harm to them while maintaining the safety and security of its troops.
IDF: Yesterday (Wednesday), IDF troops operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a terrorist who operated in the area of the Yellow Line and approached the troops in a manner that posed an immediate threat.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
In the southern Gaza Strip in an additional incident, IDF troops eliminated a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the troops eliminated the terrorist.
In the southern Gaza Strip in an additional incident, IDF troops eliminated a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the troops, posing an immediate threat.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: IDF soldiers apprehended a Radwan Force terrorist in southern Lebanon
Yesterday (Wednesday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist planning an imminent attack against IDF soldiers.
The terrorist surrendered, and the soldiers apprehended him. He was then transferred to Unit 504 for further questioning.
The terrorist surrendered following IDF activity in the area to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove threats to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.
Attached is footage from the apprehension of the terrorist: https://bit.ly/4eAgZps
Attached are photos of the 146th Division operational activity in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220420269769879084579
Yesterday (Wednesday), IDF soldiers identified a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist planning an imminent attack against IDF soldiers.
The terrorist surrendered, and the soldiers apprehended him. He was then transferred to Unit 504 for further questioning.
The terrorist surrendered following IDF activity in the area to dismantle terrorist infrastructure.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove threats to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.
Attached is footage from the apprehension of the terrorist: https://bit.ly/4eAgZps
Attached are photos of the 146th Division operational activity in southern Lebanon: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC220420269769879084579
IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon. The results of the interception are under review.
The target didn't cross into Israeli territory. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
The target didn't cross into Israeli territory. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.
IDF: Following the initial report of an interceptor launched toward a suspicious aerial target in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted the target.
IDF: Last night (Wednesday), IDF troops under the Southern Command identified several armed Hamas terrorists operating in the northern Gaza Strip, near IDF troops deployed in the area of the Yellow Line in accordance with the agreement.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the terrorists were struck and eliminated from the air.
In an additional incident earlier today (Thursday), additional terrorists operating in the southern Gaza Strip were struck. The terrorists were transporting munitions in a manner that posed a threat to the troops. One of the terrorists was eliminated in the strike.
Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
Following the identification and in order to remove the threat, the terrorists were struck and eliminated from the air.
In an additional incident earlier today (Thursday), additional terrorists operating in the southern Gaza Strip were struck. The terrorists were transporting munitions in a manner that posed a threat to the troops. One of the terrorists was eliminated in the strike.
Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.
IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat.
IDF: A short while ago, a terrorist hurled stones at vehicles driving on a central road in the area of Madama.
As a result, an Israeli civilian was lightly injured and received medical treatment at the scene.
IDF soldiers are conducting searches for the terrorist and a temporary security cordon has been placed around the area of Madama.
As a result, an Israeli civilian was lightly injured and received medical treatment at the scene.
IDF soldiers are conducting searches for the terrorist and a temporary security cordon has been placed around the area of Madama.
IDF: Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF struck and eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist who was operating at a launch site of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Sejoud area in southern Lebanon, in order to prevent a direct threat to the communities of northern Israel.
The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike in order to prevent the continuation of his activity at the launch site.
In an additional incident earlier today (Thursday), the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched an anti-tank missile toward IDF soldiers operating south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.
The anti-tank missile landed adjacent to IDF soldiers. No IDF injuries were reported.
This incident constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove threats to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.
The terrorist was eliminated in an aerial strike in order to prevent the continuation of his activity at the launch site.
In an additional incident earlier today (Thursday), the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched an anti-tank missile toward IDF soldiers operating south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.
The anti-tank missile landed adjacent to IDF soldiers. No IDF injuries were reported.
This incident constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.
The IDF will continue to operate in order to remove threats to Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers.